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Theresa's Basket is where to find the newest designs, fibers and products which meet the stringent quality control standards of ... well ... Theresa! This list changes monthly, but you will be able to go back and look at previous months' lists by following the month links above. Supplies needed are listed along side each design, but if you have questions, send me an e-mail, and I'll do my best to fill you in on whatever you need to know. If you've seen something new (or old) elsewhere that you'd like me to get for you, I'm always happy to fill special orders.

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Swan's Kiss
by Praiseworthy Stitches


Comes with five skeins of Crescent Colours flosses. You just need a piece of fabric to finish it up.
Price: $12.00

Blessed Are the Meek
by Little House Needleworks


Comes with five skeins of Crescent Colours flosses. You just need a piece of 28 ct. Vintage Light Exemplar Linen to finish it up.
Price: $12.00

Herbal Tea
by Little House Needleworks


Comes with Belle Soie Silks. You just need a piece of 32 ct. Vintage Exemplar linen to finish it up.
Price: $13.00

Sweet Treats: Block One And Border
by Country Cottage Needleworks


Comes with Crescent Colours flosses and buttons from Just Another Button Companies to stitch the border and the first block. You can get on an automatic to get all parts of this adorable and sweet series. You just need a piece of 28 ct. Vintage Lentil linen to finish it up.
Price: $23.00

Getting Old Sucks
by Raise the Roof Designs


Fabric: 32 ct. Cabernet (Picture This Plus)
Fibers: Six Strand Sweets Black Licorice, Blue Raspberry (2), Christmas Green, Grape Jelly, Kiwi Lime Pie, Lemonade, Pink Grapefruit, Rock Candy, Rummed Raisin, Spiced Orange Cider, Stitcher's Paradise Punch, Valentine Steamer (2)
Button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $7.00

Happy Camper
by Raise the Roof Designs


Fabric: 32 ct. Midnight Vintage (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Aged Pewter, Blue Spruce, Butternut Squash, Currant, Fudge Ripple, Geranium, Green Pasture, Lexington Green, Oatmeal, Pomegranate, Woodsmoke
Button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $7.00

Follow Your Art
by Raise the Roof Designs


Fabric: 32 ct. White Belfast
Fibers: Sampler Threads Black Crow, Brandy; Weeks Dye Works Louisianna Hot Sauce
Button pack by Just Another Button Company; pillow/wall hanging by Stitch a Gift
Price: $6.00

The Wrong Side of the Tracks: Shiner's Tattoo Parlor
by Raise the Roof Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Mello (Picture This Plus)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Pine, Summer Meadow, Tropical Ocean, Wood Rose; Weeks Dye Works Aztec Red, Brick, Father's Day, Graphite, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Mascara, Molasses
Button pack by Just Another Button Company; you will also need the border graph ($4.00), and buttons/fibers for that. This is available as an auto -- two more shops will join our street.
Price: $6.00 (for Shiner's)

You Suit Me
by Raise the Roof Designs


Fabric: 32 ct. Bo Peep Pink
Fibers: Crescent Colours Amethyst, Black Coffee, Caribbean Waters, Eve's Leaves, Hydrangea, Lemon Lime, Peach Sherbet, Pickled Beets, Prickly Pear, Shrimp Cocktail
Button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $7.00

I Thee Wed
by Blackbird Designs


Fabric: 30 ct. Apple Brown Bindy (R&R)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Old Red Paint, Woodrose, Aged Pewter, Flax, Tin Bucket, Weathered Barn; Crescent Colours Dandelion Stem (3), Rosy Glow; Weeks Dye Works Chestnut, Kudzu, Mocha (2), Cocoa
Price: $9.00

Haunted House
by Barbara Ana Designs


Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Linen (Zweigart)
Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Charcoal
Price: $7.00

Sit and Knit
by Barbara Ana Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Linen
Fibers: DMC floss; Rainbow Gallery Fuzzy Stuff FZ15; Anchor floss
Price: $7.00

Spooky ABC
by Barbara Ana Designs


Fabric: 14 ct. Rustic Aida
Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Peoria Purple
Price: $7.00

Grateful Turkey
by Barbara Ana Designs


Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha Belfast
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $7.00

Batterie
by Dessins DHC


Price: $11.00

Girl in Red Dress
by La D Da


Fabric: 36 ct. Meadow Rue (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: NPS: 998, 121, 922, 040, 313, 582, 127
Price: $8.00

Quaker Alphabet
by La D Da


Fabric: 35 ct. Straw Linen (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: Belle Soie Noir and Creme De Menthe
Price: $8.00

Love, Me
by Hands to Work


Fabric: 40 ct. Autumn Gold (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Crescent Colours Blackbird, Desert Mesquite, Hickory Sticks, Sassy Brass, Wild Oats; Sampler Threads Cranberry, Old Brick
Price: $8.00

Alphabat
by Hands to Work


Fabric: 36 ct. Autumn Gold (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Crescent Colours: Black Coffee, Chili Pepper, Manor Red, Plymouth Rock, Roasted Chestnut, Sassy Brass, Whatley Woodlands, Whiskey, Wild Oats; Weeks Dye Works Sweet Potato (2)
Price: $9.00

Red Dog Stitches
by Mosey N Me


Fabric: 32 ct. Natural Belfast
Fibers: Sampler Threads Simply Wool Cranberry (3); Sampler Threads Raven
Price: $7.00

Bunnies and Blooms
by Blue Ribbon Designs


Fabric: 40 ct. Navy Bean Linen (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Bashful, Begonia, Bright Leaf, Chestnut, Iris, Emerald, Emma's Pink, Meadow, Periwinkle, Pumpkin, Saffron, Sky
Price: $8.00

Uncle Sam
by Bent Creek


Fabric: 32 ct. Summer Khaki Belfast
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Whitewash, Bark, Brick; Sampler Threads Harvest Basket, Uniform Blue, Dungarees, Mustard Seed, Lambswool, Woodrose
Price: $4.00

Cut-Thru Haberdasher's
by Bothy Threads


Chart comes with buttons and beads -- use your own favorite fabric and DMC floss.
Price: $8.00

Quaker Virtues
by ByGone Stitches


Fabric: 28 ct. Flax Cashel
Fibers: Crescent Colours Old Blue Jeans (38), Wisconsin Woods (3)
Price: $14.00

Sand Pail
by SamSarah Designs


Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Fibers: Crescent Colours Bamboo, Blue Moon, Clay Pot, Gingersnap
Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $4.00

Flip Flop
by SamSarah Designs


Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Fibers: Crescent Colours Gingersnap, Purple Aster, St. Bernard
Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $4.00

Toy Boat
by SamSarah Designs


Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Fibers: Crescent Colours Gingersnap, Purple Aster, St. Bernard, Toasted Marshmallow
Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $4.00

Star Fish
by SamSarah Designs


Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Fibers: Crescent Colours Toasted Marshmallow, Blue Moon, Cheryl Chic, Gingersnap
Extras: Button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $4.00

Gilly Flower Sampler
by Cherished Stitches


Fabric: 35 ct. Weeks Dye Works "Linen"
Fibers: NPS 144, 253, 255, 256, 311, 561, 562, 564, 565, 757, 853, 984; DMC Precious Metals 5282
Price: $18

Love One Another
by Kit & Bixby


Fabric: 28 ct. White Jubilee
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $9.00

Cup of Cocoa
by AB Designs


Fabric: 30 ct. Blueberry Linen (Crossed Wing Collection)
Fibers: DMC floss; Weeks Dye Works Emma's Pink, Turkish Red, Snowflake, Lagoon, Ocean, Chestnut, Autumn Leaves, Mascara
Extras: Button pack
Price: $7.00

Checkbook Keeper
by Primitive Traditions


Fabric: 40 ct. Fawn (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Belle Soie Red Fox, Espresso, Teddy Bear
NOTE: This is actually a SQUARE sampler than has been folded over to make the case -- you could easily stitch this and hang it on your wall as a sampler -- so pretty!
Price: $12.00

A Card Purse
by Primitive Traditions


Fabric: 40 ct. Fawn (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Belle Soie Red Fox, Espresso, Teddy Bear
NOTE: This is actually a rectangular sampler than has been folded over to make the case -- you could easily stitch this and hang it on your wall as a sampler -- so pretty!
Price: $12.00

Spectacles Pocket
by Primitive Traditions


Fabric: 40 ct. Fawn (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Belle Soie Red Fox, Espresso, Teddy Bear
NOTE: This is actually a SQUARE sampler than has been folded over to make the case -- you could easily stitch this and hang it on your wall as a sampler -- so pretty!
Price: $12.00

He Loves Me...
by AB Designs


Fabric: 30 ct. Beige (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Blue Spruce, Moss, Marigold, Sweet Pea
Extras: Button Pack
Price: $7.00

Netty's Pinkeep Drum
by Stacy Nash Primitives



Price: $10.00

Blue Sewing Roll
by Stacy Nash Primitives


Price: $10.00

Cut Thru Florists Shop
by Bothy Threads



Price: $16.00

French Country Baby Sampler
by JBW Designs


Fabric: 29 ct. Ivory Glenshee Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Victorian Pink or Weeks Dye Works Dried Sage
Price: $4.00

French Country Flower Basket
by JBW Designs


Fabric: 29 ct. Ivory Glenshee Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Aztec Red
Price: $4.00

French Country Lark
by JBW Designs


Fabric: 29 ct. Ivory Glenshee Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Avocado
Price: $4.00

French Country Amour
by JBW Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Bo Peep Pink Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Begonia
Price: $4.00

French Country Dog
by JBW Designs


Fabric: 29 ct. Ivory Glenshee Linen
Fibers: Sampler Threads Cherry Wine, Black Crow
Price: $4.00

A Few Favorites
by JBW Designs


This booklet comes with six wonderful JBW Designs -- favorites, for sure!
Price: $14.00

Shine
by The Gathering Place


Fabric: 32 ct. Lentil (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Brandy, Cinnamon, Tarnished Gold, Oatmeal
Price: $7.50

Teach
by The Gathering Place


Fabric: 32 ct. Lentil (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Brandy, Mulberry, Dried Thyme, Cinnamon, Tarnished Gold, Straw Bonnet
Price: $7.50

A Cat Today
by Val's Stitchin' Stuff


Fabric: 28 ct. Blue Spruce Cashel
Fibers: Crescent Colours Lunar Eclipse, Cherry Tomato, Caribbean Waters, Ripe Melon, Frozen Margarita, Black Coffee; DMC floss
Extras: button pack by Just Another Button Co.
Price: $7.00

March Happy Day
by Pine Mtn. Designs


Kit comes with pre-sewn pillow, threads, chart, and needle. You'll need a pillow to stuff it with ($11 extra)
Price: $19.90

Bell Flower Quaker Sampler
by Little by Little


Fabric: 35 ct. Dark Espresso Linen
Fibers: DMC Floss; Sampler Threads Lexington Green
Price: $8

Schoolgirl Basics
by Just Nan


Originally available as only a teaching piece, you can now buy this design for your own! Still comes with beads and a specialty fiber. Add your own DMC and linen, and teach yourself with her great instructions.
Price: $18.00

Sparkling Iris
by Just Nan


Fabric: 32 ct. Periwinkle Prism Belfast
Fibers: DMC floss (graph comes with embellishments -- the frame is also available on a limited basis)
Price: $10.00

Merry Bright
by Little by Little


Fabric: 35 ct. Sagebrush Linen (R&R)
Fibers: DMC floss; Sampler Threads Straw Bonnet
Price: $5.00

Bamboo
by The Caron Collection


Fabric: 32 ct. White Linen
Fibers: Wildflowers 5011 (2), 5013 (2), Waterlilies Jade (3)
Price: $14

Mini Dragonflies
by The Caron Collection


Fabric: Silk Gauze 32 ct.
Fibers: Waterlilies Fir, Hyacinth; Wildflowers Abalone, Blackwatch
Price: $14

My Hearts
by The Caron Collection


Fabric: 36 ct. Linen (white)
Fibers: Waterlilies: Iris, Pomegranate, Holiday, Nefertiti, Forest Fire, Painted Desert, Cherry Cordial, Oasis, Marigold, Hyacinth, Azure Skies, Cherry, Mountain Meadow, Cheyene, Tahiti, Teak, Eggplant, Glowing Embers, Flame, Appalachia, Bermuda Reef, Chili, Olive Grove, Fraises du Bois, Sheherezade, Blue Lagoon, Far Horizons, Monsoon, Rose Quartz, Savannah
Price: $19

May Baubles
by SamSarah Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Newport Natural/Cream Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Bright Leaf, Red Pear, Straw; Sampler Threads Copper, Dried Thyme, Old Blue Paint, Sweet Pea
Extras: button pack by Just Another Button Company
Price: $5.00

Summer Snowman
by AB Designs


Fabric: 30 ct. Morris Blue Linen (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Mascara, Peoria Purple, Bubble Gum, Emma's Pink, Envy, Sky, Carrot, Snowflake, Saffron, Ultraviolet, Turkish Red, Autumn Leaves
Extras: Embellishment Pack
Price: $5

Chat
by The Caron Collection


Price: $11

Spring Snowman
by AB Designs


Fabric: 30 ct. Morris Blue (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Mascara, Peoria Purple, Bubble Gum, Emma's Pink, Envy, Sky, Carrot, Snowflake, Saffron, Ultraviolet
Extras: Embellishment Pack
Price: $5.00

The Skating Party
by Praiseworthy Stitches


Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage River Willow Linen (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Butternut Squash, Dried Thyme, Blue Spruce, Evergreen, Midnight, Burnt Orange, Pink Azalea, Hyacinth, Tropical Ocean, Black Crow, Oatmeal, Chamomile, Parchment, Grape Leaf, Bayberry; Weeks Dye Works Hazelnut, Garnet
Price: $11.00

Rise & Shine
by AB Designs


Fabric: 30 ct. Morris Blue Linen (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Bubble Gum, Marigold, Sky, Ultraviolet, Havana, Palomino, Oak, Emerald, Meadow, Autumn Leaves
Price: $5.00

Bramble Berry Cottage
by Praiseworthy Stitches


Fabric: 30 ct. Sleepy Hollow Blend (R&R)
Fibers: Sampler Threads Pine, Evergreen, Cranberry, Summer Meadow, Cornhusk, Cinnamon (2), Hyacinth, Peacock, Tropical Ocean, Dark Chocolate, Buttermilk; Weeks Dye Works Sky, Dutch Iris
Price: $14.00

Windy Hill House
by Praiseworthy Stitches


Fabric: 32 ct. Tarnished Silver (Lakeside Linens)
Fibers: Crescent Colours Spinach, Sunshine Girl, Magnolia Blossom, Weeping Willow (2), La Tierra, Desert Mesquite, Sassy Brass, Blackbird, Manor Red, Eve's Leaves, Macaroni and Cheese, Blooming Crocus, Timber, Peach Sherbet, Tomatillo, Tyler Boy Blue
Price: $12.00

The Honey Lady
by Mosey N Me


Punchneedle design: you'll need weaver's cloth and Weeks Dye Works #3 Spools: Schneckley, Palomino, Chestnut, Dolphin, Lancaster Red, Deep Sea, Seaweed, Scuppernong, Whiskey, Sweet Potato, Garnet, Mascara, Snowflake; Anchor Floss (or DMC); Just Another Button Company buttons.
Price: $7.00

Nantucket Lady
by Mosey N Me


Punchneedle design: you'll need weaver's cloth and Weeks Dye Works #3 Spools: Bark, Dolphin, Onyx, Lancaster Red, Deep Sea, Seaweed, Scuppernong, Whiskey, Snowflake; Just Another Button Company buttons.
Price: $7.00

His Heart Belongs to Me
by Carriage House Samplings


Fabric: 35 ct. Havana (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: NPS 187, 131, 993, 623, 869 Price: $8

Baking & Roasting & Frying & Boiling
by Carriage House Samplings


Fabric: 40 ct. Lentil (Lakeside Linens)
NPS: 472, 524, 512,964, 972, 296, 155A, 673
Price: $18.00

Spring Biscornu
by Barbara Ana Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Spring Shamrocks (ask for a substitute)
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $7.00

Vroom Broom
by Barbara Ana Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Linen
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $7.00

Warm Winter Welcome
by Barbara Ana Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Toffee (ask for a substitute)
Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $7.00

Purrfect Love
by Barbara Ana Designs



Fibers: DMC floss
Price: $7.00

Burst Into Blooms
by Brittercup Designs


This is a limited edition kit that comes with graph, fibers, wool, and charm.
Price: $15.50

Twenty Five Days
by SamSarah Designs


Fabric: 28 ct. Black & White Buffalo Check and 28 ct. Country Grain Cashel
One of THE COOLEST pieces at market -- it's an Advent calendar that counts down the 25 days until Christmas. You stitch a banner on the black & white checks with bright cheery letters, then use buttons to attach the individual letters to the banner. You'll also need a button pack and the following threads: Sampler Threads Bittersweet, Geranium, Hyacinth, Spring Grass and Weeks Dye Works Blue Bonnet, Hazelnut, Kohl, Marigold, Snowflake (Patti recommends you buy a few skeins of each color). Or you can just stitch the little ornaments for various projects. This one is going straight to my stash!
Price: $12.00

Little Log Cabin Sampler
by Stone & Thread


Fabric: 30 ct. Straw (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Pecan, Onyx, Whiskey, Bark, Havana, Oak; Sampler Threads Aged Pewter, Grecian Gold, Straw Bonnet, Mountain Mist, Dried Thyme
Price: $7.00

Snip for a Queen
by Raise the Roof Designs


Fabric: 32 ct. White Opalescent Belfast Linen
Fibers: DMC floss; Kreinik Gourmet Fibers 5505, 5520, 5535, 5540
Price: $8.00 (comes with charm)

Alphabet Samplings Book
by With My Needle


Fabric: 36 ct. Light Sand Linen
Fibers: DMC Floss -- instructions are included as to how to make this into a book -- or just use these as you will -- lots of cool alphabets and what-not.
Price: $16.00

Quaker Turtles
by With My Needle


Fabric: 32 ct. Olive Green Belfast; Juniper Felt (Weeks Dye Works)
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Juniper and #5 Perle in Juniper, too. Instructions are included as to how to finish these. Too cute!
Price: $16.00

Merry Noel
by Twisted Oaks Designs


Fabric: Antique Green Vintage Cashel
Fibers: Available in a fiber pack.
Price: $20.00 (comes with beads/buttons)

Celtic Beasties
by Ink Circles



Price: $12.00

Quaker Quick Starts
by In the Company of Friends


Use these handy (and cute) cards to measure in and down 2, 3 and 4 inches on your fabric for when you start. A great gift.
Price: $8.50

Quaker Note Cards
by In the Company of Friends


Six cards and envelopes in three different designs.
Price: $10.00

Quaker Bookmark
by In the Company of Friends


Magnetic -- flip it over a page to hold your spot.
Price: $2.50

Cherry Blossoms Biscornu
by The Sweetheart Tree


Kit comes with linen, embellishments, flosses, needles.
Price: $19.00

M is for Mitten
by The Sweetheart Tree


Kit comes with linen, embellishments, flosses, needles.
Price: $19.00

Think Snow
by The Sweetheart Tree


Fabric: 32 ct. Rue Green Linen
Fibers: DMC Floss; 001P Silver Cable
Extras: Mill Hill 40479, 42010
Price: $9.00 (comes with Think Snow Charm)

Chick and Bunny Bags
by Stone & Thread (Punchneedle)


Comes with printed punchneedle fabrics. You'll need Weeks Dye Works Honeysuckle, Cognac, Mascara, Chestnut, Red Pear, Mascara and Sampler Threads Shaker White
Price: $11.00

Cottontail
by Stone & Thread


Comes with printed punchneedle fabrics. You'll need Weeks Dye Works Chestnut, Whitewash, Mascara, Red Pear and Valdani JP6.
Price: $12.00

Warm Winter Wishes
by Stone & Thread


Comes with printed punchneedle fabrics. You'll need Weeks Dye Works Lancaster Red, Onyx, Cocoa, Sweet Potato, Brick Pelican Grey, Whiskey; Sampler Threads Mountain Mist, Dried Thyme; Valdani M49, P11, M93.
Price: $14.00

Red Saltbox Mitten
by Stone & Thread


Comes with printed punchneedle fabrics. You'll need Weeks Dye Works Havana, Mascara, Onyx; Sampler Threads Aged Pewter; Valdani Old Brick, Aged White light, Tarnished Gold, Withered Blue
Price: $14.00

More Eggs
by Stone & Thread


Comes with printed punchneedle fabrics. You'll need Weeks Dye Works Chestnut, Kudzu, Stone, Honeysuckle, Buttercup, Sweet Potato, Sea Foam, Onyx, Red Pear, Bark, Chestnut; Sampler Threads Dried Thyme, Parchment
Price: $11.00

Cattitude
by Val's Stitchin' Stuff


This is a limited edition offering -- comes with the frame, button and graph. You'll need Sampler Threads Banker's Grey, Picket Fence, Black Crow, Pomegranate, Orange Marmalade, Sweet Petunia and Mistletoe and 28 ct. Clay Jobelan.
Price: $20.00

Cool Cones
by Val's Stitchin' Stuff


Fabric: 28 ct. Wedgewood Lugana
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works Snowflake, Carrot, Peach, Dutch Iris; Sampler Threads Spring Grass; DMC floss
Price: $7.00

Boite Bleue
by Sajou


Kit comes with fabric, threads, chart and little box for mounting it in. Really cute!
Price: $22.00




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